Family Matters

Schuyler's Monster

Despite the fact that definitions of the "average" family proliferate, the average family in fact does not exist.

If it did it would spend roughly 1,400 USD (1,040 EUR) on its yearly electric bill, would drive a Volkswagen Beetle or Toyota Corolla (purportedly the best-selling cars in history) each family member would live to be 67 years old and would have less than two (but more than one) equally average children.

As Robert and Julie Rummel-Hudson and their daughter Schuyler (Sky-ler) are aware, however, there is as little chance that any child is "average" as there is that any parent is.

Rummel-Hudson is very frank about the struggles of learning about and dealing with the special needs of his daughter. But even as he shares his inner conflicts, the love he feels for this special child reaches out and draws the reader in to share in the developing bond.

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Gina Stepp has a master's degree in forensic psychology with an emphasis on trauma and resilience. As family and relationships editor for Vision, she examines the role interpersonal connection plays in ensuring human well-being.